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Garden Talk: The big plant migration, time to go indoors; Saving and sharing seeds
Gardening expert Melinda Myers is back to help you successfully move your plants inside for the winter. And then we talk to the founders of Oshkosh Seed Savers.
Published on 4 weeks ago
New novel by retired Milwaukee firefighter; firefighter training explained; and Wisconsin Book Festival returns
Gregory Lee Renfro talks about his new crime novel, “Beyond the Flames.” Then, we talk to the director of firefighter training at Wisconsin’s two-year technical colleges. Then, we get a preview of th…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Insect update: Creepy crawlies in the home, Fall is time for spiders to shine
First, we talk with Phil Pellitteri, an entomologist, about the bugs that want to move into your home as the weather gets colder. Then, Rafael “Rafa” Lucas Rodríguez of UW-Milwaukee is back to talk a…
Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago
Health Day: Fighting ageism, treating voice disorders, and the disease-curing potential of cell therapy
Older Americans are often the victims of ageist attitudes. Then, a new UW department forms to improve treatment of larynx disorders. Then, we learn about possible cures for disease coming out of cell…
Published on 1 month ago
Tech update: dead internet theory and data storage, Latest in cameras and photography equipment, Meet an internationally-recognized Oshkosh photographer
Tech expert Beth D’Angelo is back to talk about the amount of bot-generated content on the internet, and what that means for our experience online. Then, Jay Ratchman from Camera Casino in Oshkosh, t…
Published on 1 month ago
Garden Talk: Plant garlic – it’s easy and how to still grow greens when it gets cold
Gardening expert Patti Nagai is back to talk about her favorite new vegetable crop - garlic. Then we look at ways to extend the growing season with Shawn Kuhn, the co-founder of Vitruvian Farms.
Published on 1 month ago
Sealing your home from drafts; a new YA book about dinosaurs and geological time
We learn how to keep cold, outside air out of our homes this time of year. Then, we talk to the author and illustrator of a new nonfiction book about dinosaurs and geological time.
Published on 1 month ago
All things apples, Update on avian flu and whooping cranes
First, we talk with author Priyanka Kumar about her latest book “The Light Between Apple Trees.” Then, apple historian Dan Bussey is back to talk about growing apples in Wisconsin. Finally, we talk a…
Published on 1 month ago
‘Ghost ship’ found in Lake Michigan; local historical society goes pro; and a visit with humorist David Sedaris
The remains of the schooner F.J. King is found 139 years after sinking in Lake Michigan near Door County. Then, we talk about the Portage County Historical Society’s award-winning transformation. The…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
50 years of “Saturday Night Live”; Door County’s Christmas film; Fall movie preview
First, we talk to a Madison-based writer about what could be the most extensive “Saturday Night Live” retrospective ever. Then the director and co-writer of the new movie “A Wisconsin Christmas Pie” …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago